2012 Peugeot 3008 vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, both 2012 Peugeot 3008 and 2012 Audi A8 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot 3008. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot 3008.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Audi A8 (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot 3008. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot 3008. 2012 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2012 Peugeot 3008 has manual transmission. 2012 Peugeot 3008 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Peugeot 3008 | 2012 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Audi |
| Model | 3008 | A8 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4365 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1837 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1639 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2613 mm | 2992 mm |
